17th Mar 2020
At MoneyMagpie there’s nothing more we love than budgeting. OK, that’s not actually true but we think budgeting is a brilliant way to take control of your spending, especially when you take into account the fact you can save as much as £400 a month! But, according to a 2018 survey, more than one…
17th Mar 2020
Guest article from unbiased.co.uk, the UK’s number one site for people seeking professional advisers writes about why you need a financial health check. You should never ignore those little aches and pains – they can quickly turn into something more serious. And what’s true of your physical health is just as true for your…
4th Mar 2020
We can’t ignore the rise in coronavirus warnings this week. But what does self-isolation actually mean for you – and your finances – and how can you prepare for it? The Government predicts that, during a COVID-19 pandemic peak, as many as one fifth of the UK workforce will be sick at the same time….
4th Mar 2020
For security and peace of mind, it’s handy to have savings. But it can be hard to decide where to put your money. Interest on fixed-rate savings accounts has diminished in the current climate. Still, with banks encouraging us to invest to save inter-bank lending, some long-term bonds are still offering above 1.5%. So, the…
4th Mar 2020
When you’re in debt, it can be tough to deal with creditors threatening to bankrupt you or send the bailiffs round. A lot of people turn to debt management companies just to ‘make the hassling people go away’. But why pay money to do something that you can do for free? Here’s the easy guide…
1st Mar 2020
Being a victim of long term unemployment can make you lose confidence in yourself. The longer your unemployment continues the harder it seems to be to break out of. As the gap on your CV between jobs widens, it can make us even more desperate to find work. If you’re stuck in a job-seeking rut,…
27th Feb 2020
Ever thought about earning shopping vouchers? If you’re between 13-30 years old and looking to earn a bit of extra cash, this may be just the thing for you. Cash for online surveys Earn shopping vouchers Students get £10 free Anytime, anywhere Become an influencer Earn £1-£2 for each easy online survey To start with,…
20th Feb 2020
Stakeholder pensions are cheap, easy, and upfront about what they invest in. Anyone can have one, and you can make regular contributions or just put in what you can afford each month. For anyone who has ever worried that pensions are too complicated – they were designed to be your solution. What is a…
20th Feb 2020
Are you really on top of your finances? You might be getting to the end of each month without facing a budgeting disaster or creating money nightmare, but this is not quite the same thing as mastering your money. To make the most of your finances, you need to go further, and ask yourself 10…
10th Feb 2020
It may not seem romantic, but cohabiting and finances go hand in hand. Moving in together has become so common in Britain that it’s now become the norm for a lot of people. Unfortunately though, things can go wrong. Cohabiting couples are Britain’s fastest-growing family type. So, while you might not need a piece of…
10th Feb 2020
Find out how to get a will written with our easy guide. Ensure you don’t overpay in taxes or that your ex doesn’t end up with all your cash! Around two-thirds of us don’t have a will, which means cost and heartache to family and friends. So get it done now and you’ll feel a…
5th Feb 2020
Bankruptcy isn’t just a big corporation’s worst nightmare. You’ve probably heard of celebrities who owed more than they could afford to pay and went bankrupt – such as Katie Price, declared bankrupt just before Christmas 2019. Bankruptcy is a legal process by which your assets of any value are sold off to pay your creditors…
